and looking at ways to provide energy in far out places. have aanistan, you don't gas station nearby? what are you going to do? they are very innovative. new opportunities for manufacturing in america. host: you are also a member of the agricultural committee. that farm bill is being watched before the end of the year. guest: i talked to standard or nightnator stepanov last night.ator stepanov last she is a little perplexed that the house is leaving on friday. that he gives her little time to get it done. we are ready to do this. some of the commodity groups have been at war with each other. dramatic is a departure from the past. forward with plenty of subsidies. it is a big change and an important one. host: what did you think will happen with the food stamp program? guest: there will be a small cut. $40house passed a bill, billion over the life of a bill. that is a huge cut. there will be a small cut. the way to reduce food stamps is to put people back to work. then people can't afford to buy bo -- then people can afford to buy food. end